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R295 SCF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,672 mi
Last recorded91,672 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 SCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear crossover brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 91,672 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping power steering pipe leaking (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear crossover brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2010 90,384 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,064 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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R295 SCF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R295 SCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R295 SCF registered?

R295 SCF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is R295 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 SCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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